US Bridges

Lucore RD over Indian CR

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 084061914 · Structure no. 000000000221390

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,445
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucore RD over Indian CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lucore RD over Indian CR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,445 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLucore RD
CrossesIndian CR
Location084061914
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.06616, -91.58125
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,445 (2022)
Projected traffic2,445 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucore RD over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucore RD over Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lucore RD over Indian CR carry?

About 2,445 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lucore RD over Indian CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lucore RD over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.